Packers Rumors & News

Mile High Report "Yes, another Aaron Rodgers story here at MHR.  Sorry, not sorry.  Read More: Aaron Rodgers Has..." May 09

Total Pro Sports "Last week, it was reported that Aaron Rodgers narrowed his preferred trade destinations down to three teams: the 49ers, Raiders and Broncos. It appears that one team is emerging as his primary destination. During an appearance with Broncos Country Tonight on iHeartRadio, Denver..." May 08

Larry Brown Sports "While speculation continues to run rampant about Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future, the Green Bay Packers quarterback keeps adding to his resume in Hollywood. A new promo released Saturday revealed that Rodgers is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC’s “The..." May 08

Total Pro Sports "Packers fans are looking for just about anything to make them feel better after reports surfaced stating Aaron Rodgers no longer wanted to play for the team anymore. Details about the growing rift between the Green Bay Packers and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers continue to surface..." May 08

The Score "During last month's Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Nick Caserio shared a story about how predictive analytics changed the way the New England Patriots scouted a particular position. "I don't want to mention the position," Caserio said. "But there was a view..." May 08

Bleacher Report "Noteworthy NFL free agents seem to slip through the fingers of the open market and have extended stays well into training camp more often than not these days. The best example is Jadeveon Clowney. Last year, one of the league's better edge defenders didn't sign with the..." May 08

Yahoo! Sports "The salary cap has declined in 2021 because NFL revenues were down in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill General Manager Brandon Beane says uncertainty about whether stadiums will be full in 2021 affects his team’s planning for 2022 and beyond. Beane said on..." May 08

Bleacher Report "Most NFL teams expect immediate production out of first-round picks. While that's the plan, reality plays out differently for some rookies. To make an impact during the 2021 season, rookies need a chance to start or play a prominent role on one side of the ball. They would also..." May 08

The Score "Tom Brady lent his voice to the NFLPA's fight against voluntary offseason workouts. On an NFLPA conference call Friday, the seven-time Super Bowl champion implored players to stand united in their stance against attending voluntary workouts, NFL Network's Tom..." May 07

Yardbarker "The NFL was forced to delay its release of the 2020 regular-season schedule to last May because of difficulties linked with the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's full schedule will be unveiled next Wednesday, and it appears football fans will have a new annual tradition to anticipate..." May 07

NFL.com "The continued vaccination effort has the United States looking as if it might be turning a corner in the COVID-19 pandemic, but the NFL is remaining as cautious as possible during its offseason. In a Friday memo obtained by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league informed clubs it..." May 07

The Spun "As far as we know, the Green Bay Packers would like to keep Aaron Rodgers around for as long as possible. One anonymous NFL executive thinks the organization should take a different, more drastic step. According to Mike Sando of The Athletic, an NFL executive..." May 07

Clutch Points "The standoff between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers doesn’t seem to be nearing a peaceful resolution. One anonymous teammate of Rodgers doesn’t see the disgruntled star quarterback relenting to the front office anytime..." May 07

Larry Brown Sports "The Denver Broncos are viewed as one of the most likely suitors for Aaron Rodgers should the Green Bay Packers decide to trade the star quarterback. Many have wondered why Rodgers would want to play in the same division as Patrick Mahomes, but that may be part of the allure for..." May 07

Bleacher Report "Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf built a Hall of Fame career while believing in a simple premise at the game's most important position: A team should continually invest in quarterbacks.  Mark Brunell, Matt Hasselbeck, Aaron Brooks, Ty Detmer, Kurt..." May 07

CBS Sports "Occasionally, in Big NFL Media, we are granted a perfect storm. The perfect story comes along at the perfect time to further sustain what has already become a near endless news cycle, and reaches such an all-encompassing crescendo that essentially anything goes. No report is too out..." May 07

Forbes.com "By most measures, the past year hasn’t been a good one for elite sports. Curtailed seasons. Canceled tournaments. And everything from Major League Baseball to global soccer played out in empty venues. A Super Bowl hailed as “one for the ages” turned into a blowout,..." May 07

Sportsnaut "Now that the 2021 NFL Draft has come and gone, the next major transaction deadline to look forward to in pro football is June 1, because that’s when even the seemingly wildest trade scenarios become possible. Teams have filled out their depth charts with their draft classes, and..." May 07

USA Today "Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers shouldn't be here. The 16-year marriage between one of the most storied franchises and greatest quarterbacks in NFL history shouldn’t have reached the point where it dangles by a thread just months after Rodgers earned MVP honors for a..." May 07

The Sports Daily "The Green Bay Packers added nine players in the 2021 NFL Draft and addressed their needs for depth at several positions. We still don’t know how many of these picks will make the opening day roster. These nine potential new Packers will pose direct challenges for several..." May 07

Pro Football Rumors "Former Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook has received interest from “several teams,” ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler hears (Twitter link). Now more than six months removed from his ACL tear, Westbrook hopes to be ready for training camp in August.  May 07

Pro Football Talk "It’s still unknown what Aaron Rodgers wants from the Packers because he still hasn’t said what he wants publicly. Indeed, he hasn’t said anything about the current situation publicly. There’s nevertheless reason to believe that Rodgers — who is..." May 07

Bleacher Report "The NFL draft is always a time for optimism, and most selections are met with anything from mild to effusive praise. However, there are always exceptions. Nearly every year, a handful of early round choices are strange fits. Although the 2021 draft lacked the occasionally..." May 07

Total Pro Sports "Just what we were all waiting on — O.J. Simpson’s opinion on Aaron Rodgers. As he always does, the former NFL running back took to his Twitter account to break down the latest Aaron Rodgers rumors and the potential for him playing elsewhere. Simpson said he hopes..." May 07

Pro Football Talk "Caught between the league and the union regarding the question of whether players will show up for voluntary offseason workouts are rookies, draft picks and undrafted free agents who would particularly benefit from the extra work. On Monday, the NFL Players Association made the case to the..." May 07

Larry Brown Sports "The situation between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers does not appear to have improved at all in the past week, but one of the quarterback’s former teammates believes it can eventually be resolved. James Jones, who was teammates with Rodgers in Green Bay from 2007-2013..." May 06

Heavy "So much for the notion that the New York Giants reached when they selected wide receiver Kadarius Toney with the No. 20 overall selection in last week’s NFL Draft. While the Florida product wasn’t readily mentioned amongst the blue-chip prospects at his position leading up..." May 06

Pro Football Rumors "Yosuah Nijman is heading back to Green Bay. The offensive tackle has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender, reports ESPN’s Rob Demovsky (via Twitter). The ERFA tender is a non-guaranteed, one-year deal worth $780K, which is the league minimum for a player with..." May 06

Bleacher Report "With little besides training camps standing in the way of the 2021 NFL season, now is a good time to step back and play the projections game.  Now that the draft is over, we can include it in projecting the worst moves of the offseason to this point. At about..." May 06

The Big Lead "Adam Schefter isn't just one of the most well-connected NFL insiders out there, he's also a genius broadcast businessman and ESPN should be thanking their lucky stars he gave them the news of the year on a night where they always dominate NFL coverage. On a..." May 06

Pro Football Talk "By all appearances, the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have set up shop on the other side of a thick line in the sand, and no one is budging. Unless the two sides reach a compromise (if there was a compromise to be had, it arguably would have already happened), someone will..." May 06

ESPN " If anyone understands what Aaron Rodgers is thinking as he weighs his NFL future, it might be former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn. Kuhn says he has talked with Rodgers since the news broke last Thursday of the reigning NFL..." May 06

The Spun "The drama between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers has sparked reactions from plenty of former and current players. Richard Sherman is the latest to chime in on the matter. Unlike many, the veteran defensive back is backing Rodgers. Sherman..." May 06

The Athletic "Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay, but he has three years left on his contract and the Packers have no plans to trade him. General manager Brian Gutekunst, coach Matt LaFleur and team president Mark Murphy have all spoken publicly about how badly they want..." May 06

Sportsnaut "Just three years after being drafted by Detroit Lions with the No. 43 overall pick, running back Kerryon Johnson could be looking for a new NFL team in a matter of days. Johnson, a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, quickly exploded on the scene in Detroit. While he only played..." May 06

Bleacher Report "The Pro Football Hall of Fame is launching a behavioral health program to help current and former players and their families with mental and behavioral health issues. The Associated Press' Barry Wilner provided the details of the project: "Hall of Fame..." May 06

Total Pro Sports "Another day, another QB legend speaking out on the controversy with Aaron Rodgers. On Monday, NFL commentator and former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw called out the ‘weak’ Aaron Rodgers over the way he is handling the entire situation. “Him being..." May 06

ESPN "The Green Bay Packers have begun exploring quarterbacks they can add to their roster for upcoming organized team activities and training camp, sources told ESPN. Their inquiries could be in part because Jordan Love currently is the only other quarterback on the..." May 06

The Athletic "Let the watch begin for the NFL’s undrafted free agents. From the sting of not getting drafted last weekend to the rush of free-agent offers to the impending uphill battle to make a 53-man roster, NFL life won’t be easy for these players. But some have landed in better..." May 06

Bleacher Report "In light of Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James suffering a torn Achilles during a workout away from the team facility, the NFL sent a memo to teams regarding the financial implications of such setbacks. Reporter Aaron Wilson shared the memo in which the league..." May 05

Bleacher Report "Scouting and predraft evaluations all but consumed NFL front offices during the last month-plus. But the draft is over, and the focus shifts back to free agency. There could be a bit of a rush to sign the best remaining unrestricted FAs on the open market. A number of..." May 05

Larry Brown Sports "Aaron Rodgers has been unhappy with the Packers dating at least back to last year’s NFL Draft. It was around that time that he reportedly began to question his future in Green Bay, and he may have expressed that doubt to players who were thinking about signing with the..." May 05

Sportsnaut "Now that the 2021 NFL Draft has concluded, another wave of free agency will take place around the league leading up to the start of training camps during the summer. This is magnified by the fact that the NFL Draft compensatory formula no longer figures in to the equation. In short,..." May 05

Pro Football Talk "Last year, after the Packers traded up in round one to select quarterback Jordan Love, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer made an observation that was mainly joke and perhaps some wishful thinking: “I think Rodgers should retire.” Now that Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green..." May 05

TMZ "Aaron Rodgers WILL sit out the entire 2021 season if the Packers don't make him happy ... so says Brett Favre, who made it clear his former teammate ain't bluffing about a holdout. The Hall of Famer explained his thoughts on the Green Bay drama during his..." May 05

Buccaneers "On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed a pair of veteran free agent defenders: safety Raven Greene and linebacker Joseph Jones. They are the first new additions to the 2021 roster since last weekend's draft. Both Greene and Jones have been free agents since the start of the..." May 05

The Athletic "No analysis of the Green Bay Packers’ 2021 draft would be complete without first examining the team’s rift with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. My reporting confirms that of ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who on Thursday cited sources that Rodgers is disgruntled and..." May 05

CBS Sports "In the hours leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, ESPN's Aaron Schefter revealed Aaron Rodgers told the Packers he didn't want to return to the team, prompting speculation a trade could be imminent. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, head coach Matt LaFleur and..." May 05

ESPN "The Green Bay Packers say they're not trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has told them he's not interested in returning to the team. That all came to light Thursday, hours before the first round of the NFL draft, when ESPN's Adam Schefter..." May 05

Total Pro Sports "Aaron Rodgers has all but lost his hold on the state of Wisconsin amid his issues with the Green Bay Packers. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Rosiak, an advertisement for Bergstrom Autos featuring Rodgers appeared on the big screen in between innings at..." May 05